Printing Press Operators Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $33,810 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.25
10th percentile $22,380
90th percentile $51,150
Employed locally 40
National median $45,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,380
    25th
    $28,520
    50th (median)
    $33,810
    75th
    $42,590
    90th
    $51,150

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Printing Press Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Printing Press Operators salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Printing Press Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $115,770
    Harrisonburg, VA $62,100
    Rochester, MN $58,820
    Napa, CA $57,010
    Modesto, CA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280

    Nearby metros — Printing Press Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,280
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $52,920
    Visalia, CA $50,620
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $50,340
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,890
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $49,240

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,580
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,100
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,820
    Machinists$59,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Printing Press Operators make per hour in Anniston?

    The median hourly wage for Printing Press Operators in Anniston, AL is $16.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.59 or more per hour.

    Is Anniston above or below average for Printing Press Operators salaries?

    The median Printing Press Operators salary in Anniston, AL is 25.1% below the national median of $45,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Printing Press Operators in Anniston?

    Entry-level Printing Press Operators (10th percentile) earn around $22,380 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,520.